Care and Maintenance of Retractable awnings.
How to Clean Your Retractable Awning.
Some of the most common things include:
How to Maintain Your Retractable Awning?
- Retractable awnings should be rolled up if high winds or storms are anticipated. Under no circumstances should water be allowed to pool on the awning.
- No other objects should be attached to, or hung from the awnings as damage may occur.
- The powder-Coated metal components and profiles of your awning should be cleaned twice annually or more regularly in coastal environments. Wash in tepid mild soapy water (preferably biodegradable) and rinse off. Build-up of dirt and salt on these surfaces reduces the life of the powder-coating.
- Lubricate moving components annually with light oil (SAE30 or similar) and apply sparingly. Avoid getting it on the fabric of the awning as it may stain.
- Roll-up only when clean and dry. If rolled up wet e.g. due to approaching storm, the awning should be extended and allowed to dry in the sun at the first opportunity.
- Never scrub the fabric of the awnings.
- Immediately remove deposits of organic matter (such as soil, grass cuttings, leaf litter, bird droppings, vehicle exhaust). Some leaf species can cause stains if wet; remove leaves before rolling up awning.
- Do not use soaps, detergents, solvents or other liquid cleansers on the fabric.
- Scotchgard brand Fabric Protector or approved wax based canvas treatments containing mildew inhibitors may be used in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.
- If your awning has a wind sensor, check at least twice a year to ensure the sensor paddle can rotate freely. Check it isn’t crowded with spider webs or vegetation etc. Keep in mind that electronic controls such as wind sensors are a valuable safeguard, but will not guarantee protection in all circumstances.